Jail Hill RD over Clear Creek
PoorClosed to trafficShelby County, Kentucky · 0.1 MI N of US 60 WB · Structure no. 106C00047N
- Built
- 1982
- 43 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Truss - Thru
- Steel
- Length
- 91 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 145
- 2006 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Jail Hill RD over Clear Creek is a steel truss - thru carrying Jail Hill RD over Clear Creek in Shelby County, Kentucky. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 years old, younger than the Kentucky average of 46.6 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 1 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: closed to all traffic.
It carries about 145 vehicles a day, projected to reach 199 by 2026. The structure is 91 ft (27.7 m) long and 12 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 1 Imminent Failure | Major deterioration or section loss present in critical structural components. Bridge is closed to traffic but corrective action may put it back in light service. |
| Substructure | 1 Imminent Failure | Major deterioration or section loss present in critical structural components. Bridge is closed to traffic but corrective action may put it back in light service. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Jail Hill RD over Clear Creek built?
It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.
What condition is Jail Hill RD over Clear Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in April 2024.
How much traffic does Jail Hill RD over Clear Creek carry?
About 145 vehicles per day (2006 count).
How long is Jail Hill RD over Clear Creek?
The structure is 91 ft (27.7 m) long with a longest span of 89 ft (27.1 m) and a deck 12 ft wide.
Who owns Jail Hill RD over Clear Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.